Selfhelp Home of Chicago
Fire Safety
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 16 |
| IL State Average: 7 |
| U.S. Average: 4 |
| IL Deficiencies Range 1–29 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
July 03, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Portable fire extinguishers. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 8/8/2012 | ||
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | 7/9/2012 | ||
| Properly located and lighted "exit" signs. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| An automatic smoke detection system in all hallways. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | 7/3/2012 | ||
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | 7/3/2012 |
July 09, 2010 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 7/30/2010 | ||
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | 7/30/2010 |
Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.
Last updated April 18, 2013.
